Me, too! Some years I have none, but this was a good hydrangea year....

My neighbors Hydras also think it is July 1st, they have a ton of buds!
Fantastic year for my sweet autumn clematis though, although you can't really see the trellis part of the display in the pic

I live near White Flower Farm....they have an awesome Sweet Autumn clem......

My favorite catalog!

Some things are really expensive, but their big sale in June is great......

Picked a large bouquet of dahlias for the table....hate to see them go!

Beautiful. Still another month for them here.

It's getting close,another night in the 40's











I love primary colors.

I may get another 2 weeks....hope so.....I still have phlox blooming, & my Immortality iris......will have to plant more of them.....

Nice photos, Jo....love the blue-lavender iris blooming....nasturtiums still look good, don't they....

What variety of Iris bloom so late in season?!?

Immortality is the only reliable 2nd bloomer for me.....

The bright side of having to rake and dig up blackened annuals is my Erica started blooming!

Very pretty color, & even more lovely because it's Nov!

I will be moving to WA state in the spring so we spent some time digging John's & my median & dwarf iris introductions & mailing them west. Not sure what I can do with my other iris. Lost a lot of the markers. My husband died in June & I am selling the house.

So very sorry to learn of John's death, Lucy. My condolences to you and the family.

Oh Lucy I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. You have my heartfelt condolences

Prayers to you, Lucy. I know the holiday season is a tough one. Hang in there and look to the spring that is sure to come.

Thank you, ladies.

So sorry Lucy